Zeekr 009 Grand heads to Vietnam in 2026
Economy 14:08 13/01/2026The Zeekr 009 is scheduled to enter the Vietnamese market in late 2026 through local distributor Tasco Auto, with the flagship Zeekr 009 Grand drawing particular attention.
European firms’ confidence in Vietnam hits 7-year high in Q4 2025
Economy 13:57 13/01/2026The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has officially released the latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) report for the fourth quarter of 2025, recording its highest level in seven years and marking a decisive shift in European business sentiment.
Vietnam ranks eighth globally in beer consumption in 2024
Economy 16:23 12/01/2026Vietnam consumed 4.6 billion liters of beer in 2024, placing it eighth worldwide, according to Kirin Holdings, one of Japan’s and the world’s leading beverage groups.
Vietnam’s HDBank successfully issues $100mn green bonds to international investors
Economy 16:00 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker symbol: HDB) successfully issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth US$50 million on January 7 to The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, fulfilling its $100 million international green bond initiative 2025.
PM urges ministries to push for 10% economic growth, $5,500 per capita GDP in 2026
Economy 15:45 12/01/2026Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries and local authorities nationwide to step up efforts to achieve GDP growth of at least 10 percent and raise per capita GDP to between US$5,400 and $5,500 in 2026, alongside other key socio-economic targets.
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s GSM reaches billion-US dollar valuation
Economy 13:29 12/01/2026Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), a taxi and electric vehicle rental company owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, has announced the completion of a capital increase, raising its charter capital from VND25 trillion (US$951 million) to VND35.5 trillion ($1.35 billion), representing a 42-percent growth rate.
Vietnamese fifth grader scores 8.0 on IELTS on first attempt
Education 13:13 12/01/2026Tran Dinh Hoang Phuc was still in elementary school when he walked out of an IELTS test room earlier this month, unfazed by an exam many adults find intimidating.
‘Tourist police’ model floated for Phu Quoc to safeguard visitors, improve tourism experience
Travel 17:04 11/01/2026The An Giang Province Tourism Association has proposed establishing a dedicated tourist police force in Phu Quoc Special Zone, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, to strengthen security, curb harassment and overcharging, and enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international visitors.
Outgoing US Ambassador Knapper pledges continued support for Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:04 11/01/2026Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper expressed confidence in the continued growth of Vietnam-U.S. relations and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the bilateral partnership as a friend of Vietnam during a farewell meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Saturday.
Nha Trang Bay reintroduces visitor fee of up to $1.52 per entry after 16-year hiatus
Travel 15:04 11/01/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have issued new rules to collect sightseeing fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.23) to VND40,000 ($1.52) at Nha Trang Bay, after halting the charges in 2009, allowing fees to be levied directly at piers and ports or collected on the government’s behalf by tourism businesses, officials said.
Police uncover foreigner-linked prostitution disguised as massage services at 2 famous hotels in Da Nang
Vietnam News 10:40 11/01/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have uncovered an organized prostitution ring that offered sex services to both Vietnamese and foreigners, operating under the guise of spa and massage services at two well-known hotels in the city.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% on export, FDI strength
Economy 10:26 11/01/2026Vietnam is projected to post year-on-year GDP growth of 7.5 percent in 2026, driven mainly by exports and foreign direct investment, according to the latest Vietnam economic outlook report by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB).
